Mood & Tone Vocabulary

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What is mood in literature?

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The feelings or vibes brought out in the reader through an author's words and descriptions.

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What is tone in literature?

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The author's overall attitude towards a subject.

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How can an author create tone?

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Through word choice, descriptions, and language.

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Which of the following is NOT a way an author creates tone?

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Font size.

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What mood is created by a dark and misty setting?

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Depressing.

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What is the effect of word choice on mood?

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Word choice can evoke specific feelings and emotions in the reader.

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How does description influence mood?

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Descriptions set the scene and create an emotional atmosphere.

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What is an example of a word that creates a positive tone?

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Joyful.

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What is an example of a word that creates a negative tone?

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Gloomy.

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How can the setting affect the mood of a story?

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The setting can create feelings of safety, danger, happiness, or sadness.